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The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is a co-educational, state-run health sciences institution in Newark, Stratford, New Brunswick, Piscataway, Camden and Scotch Plains, New Jersey. It was established in 1970. The University campus stretches over more than 180 acres of urban and suburban land, among all its branches. It grants admission to about 5,000 students every year.
The University is organized into the following schools and colleges:
UMDNJ is well known for its palliative care facility, built for assisting people living with AIDS.
Students attend University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey in Newark, NJ, a large city. The school is a public institution. University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine and nursing and emergency medicine.
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,617 students at University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), the state's university of the health sciences, is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in: the undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and continuing education of health professionals and scientists; the conduct of biomedical, psychosocial, clinical and public health research; health promotion, disease prevention and the delivery of health care; and service to our communities and the entire state. Providing educational, research and service programs at campuses in Camden, New Brunswick/Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains and Stratford, in communities throughout the state, and nationally and internationally through advanced communication and information technologies, UMDNJ seeks to meet the needs of our diverse constituencies and improve the health and quality of life of the citizens of New Jersey and society at large."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey
65 Bergen Street, Room 1441
Newark, NJ 07101-1709
General Phone: (973) 972-4300
http://www.umdnj.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 587 | medicine, osteopathic medicine, public health, dentistry, neuroscience, dental clinical sciences, prosthodontics, endodontology, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 455 | nursing science, registered nursing, nurse midwifery |
| Medical Support and Technology | 334 | clinical and medical lab science, health service and sciences, physician assistant, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, health diagnostic professions, dental assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, ... |
| Science | 93 | microbiology and immunology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, molecular pharmacology, call and molecular biology, physiology and pathology, toxicology, pharmacology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 76 | rehabilitation, dietetics and clinical nutrition, clinical nutritionist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 65 | physical therapy |
| Engineering | 25 | biomedical engineering |
| Medical Administration | 15 | health care administration, medical informatics |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 459 | 14 |
| First-professional degree | 457 | 3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 358 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 205 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 108 | 4 |
| First-professional certificate | 24 | 5 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 18 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 15 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey had a total enrollment of 5,617 students (2,579 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 17% |
| Graduate | 47% |
| First Professional | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 42% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey offers campus housing for 462 of its 2,579 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newark, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 9,183 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1039400)
University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 267 | 90 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 112 | 86 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 545 | 503 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 43 | $171,374 | 20 | $141,505 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 33 | $124,947 | 44 | $108,966 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 40 | $93,151 | 50 | $85,498 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $74,101 | 42 | $75,242 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 125 | $127,082 | 156 | $96,536 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 9 | $69,549 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 17 | $58,647 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $66,327 | 29 | $66,126 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Informatics
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Endodontics/Endodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (DO)
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics (Cert, MS, PhD)
Periodontics/Periodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
Molecular Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
Toxicology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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